How well you begin school with an organized, consistent, and
well managed classroom will determine your success and your
students’ success for the rest of the school year. Here are
some of the items you’ll want to make sure you use
consistently in your classroom to better the chances of your
students winning each and every day.
10 Timely Tips for the First Days of School - By Harry K. & Rosemary Wong
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